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Church Office Closed Notice
The Church Office will be closed on the following dates: December 25 & 26 January 1, 2024
Happy Holidays!
Mahalo to Joey Rebb for creating our beautiful Christmas wreath once again!
The Sundays of Advent
Celebrate our Centennial during the worship service!
The Sundays of Advent Join Us for Worship When We Light The Advent Candles As We Anticipate the Coming of Christ
Christmas Program
Sunday, December 10 Our children and youth have been practicing for weeks for the annual Christmas program, which will be presented in church on Sunday. You are invited to experience this special presentation and experience the talents of the young people of the church.
Youth Christmas Party
Youth Christmas Party!
Be sure to RSVP ASAP if you haven’t already!
We have a vibrant and active youth group for middle and high school students, which meets at least monthly on a Sunday evening and usually includes a time of learning, prayer, checking in with one another, fellowship, lots of fun and a delicious meal! Contact Tiffany Marrotte, our youth director, if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Upcoming Dates: January 5, 2024 Bowling! January 14, 2024 Time & Location TBD
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina
Wednesday, December 13th
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Smith Memorial Parsonage
Lectio Divina is a time to silently reflect together on a repeated reading from the Bible and then share with one another about the experience (if so desired). RSVP by Sunday, December 10th
Church Christmas Party
Friday, December 15th, 6 p.m.
The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road in Koloa
Bring a favorite holiday dish for the potluck dinner. See sign up sheet on bulletin board. Delicious Food Fun with Friends Christmas Caroling Parking is available on the parsonage property and on the lot just to the east of the carport.
Christmas Quilt Drawing
Supporting “Hands On Global”
Our church’s Prayers and Squares Ministry has made a beautiful Christmas quilt to be in a lucky number drawing with all funds sent to Hands on Global (HOG). Many of us have been blessed to hear of Cathy Evan’s travels around the world with HOG, working with medical professionals in some of the world’s most devastated places, due to war, the displacement of people from their homelands, natural disasters, etc.
The quilt will be on display and tickets available before and after worship services. Tickets may also be obtained online or by sending a check to the church’s P.O. Box. Please note “Hands on Global” on the note section of your check or the comment box on our website’s online donation page.
The drawing will be held during church service on Sunday, December 17.
If you have any questions, call Sheila Harman at (717) 514-9020. Tickets are $10 or 3 for $25.
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service Candles & Carols
December 24 7:30 p.m. Christmas Carols Special Music The Christmas story Lighting of the Candles
Doors will open at 7 p.m. We anticipate a large crowd. Those wishing to sit together should come early.
United Church of Christ Christmas Fund
To Be Collected on December 24
Sunday Morning and Christmas Eve Services
This special offering, administered by the United Church of Christ Pension Boards, provides direct financial assistance to retired and active UCC authorized ministers and lay employees and their surviving spouses, including pension and health premium supplementation, emergency assistance, and Christmas “thank you” checks. Each year, UCC congregations throughout the country collect this offering to assist faithful servants of God who are facing financial difficulties. We not only share hope, peace, joy and love with them; but they, in turn, pass these things along to others in their communities and in the world.
We will collect the Christmas Fund offering on December 24 at Sunday morning and Christmas Eve services. Offering envelopes will be provided.
Please write checks to “Koloa Union Church” and write “Christmas Fund” on the note section of your check. If you would like to make a donation online, please write “Christmas Fund” in the comment section.
Thank You for Supporting The Christmas Fund!
Prayers & Squares
Prayers and Squares Tuesday, January 2nd 2024 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Prayers & Squares will meet on Tuesday, January 2, in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a ministry promoting prayer using hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join them for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” The group is creating prayer quilts to be distributed at Wilcox Hospital.
If you or someone in your ohana are in need of a tangible representation of prayer, please contact Debbie Gunning to request a quilt.
Youth Bowling Night
Youth Bowling Night with Koloa Union Youth Group
RSVP with Aunty Tiff at 808-651-1397 by Friday December 29th
Annual Church Meeting
Sunday, January 28, 2024 (Right after the Worship Service)
All Members are encouraged to attend.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
The congregation will meet on Sunday, January 28, after the worship service for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We ask members to attend in order to have a voting quorum.
Some of the items on our agenda:
- Vote for Officers of the church, Council Members, Deacons and Committee Chairs
- Review and approve our budget for 2024
- Receive reports from Kahu Akana and other church leaders
- Receive our updated Church Directory
- Hear about plans for 2024, including our kitchen remodel
- A time for questions and answers
NOTE: Committee chairpersons are reminded to submit your annual reports to the office by January 14.
Annual Church Meeting
Sunday, January 28, 2024 (Right after the Worship Service)
All Members are encouraged to attend.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
The congregation will meet on Sunday, January 28, after the worship service for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We ask members to attend in order to have a voting quorum.
Some of the items on our agenda:
- Vote for Officers of the church, Council Members, Deacons and Committee Chairs
- Review and approve our budget for 2024
- Receive reports from Kahu Akana and other church leaders
- Receive our updated Church Directory
- Hear about plans for 2024, including our kitchen remodel
- A time for questions and answers
NOTE: Committee chairpersons are reminded to submit your annual reports to the office by January 14.
Annual Church Meeting
Sunday, January 28, 2024 (Right after the Worship Service)
All Members are encouraged to attend.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
The congregation will meet on Sunday, January 28, after the worship service for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We ask members to attend in order to have a voting quorum.
Some of the items on our agenda:
- Vote for Officers of the church, Council Members, Deacons and Committee Chairs
- Review and approve our budget for 2024
- Receive reports from Kahu Akana and other church leaders
- Receive our updated Church Directory
- Hear about plans for 2024, including our kitchen remodel
- A time for questions and answers
NOTE: Committee chairpersons are reminded to submit your annual reports to the office by January 14.
Open & Affirming
Koloa Union church received a thank you letter from the Open and Affirming Coalition, United Church of Christ, for our $250 donation. With our donations, they will be able to extend their advocacy and work, fund new educational programs, better access to resources and offer more support. This movement changes lives and hearts.!
Lectionary Readings
Weekly Readings from the Bible
Each week, Christians throughout the world read biblical passages from the Revised Common Lectionary, including the Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament, and Gospels. After three years, a good portion of the Bible is included and the cycle begins again. RCL passages are often read in church worship services, and Kahu Akana usually includes at least one reading each Sunday.
Readings for December 3: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
Readings for December 10: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-13; 2 Peter 3:8-16; Mark 1:1-8
Readings for December 17: Isaiah 6:1-11; Psalm 126; Luke 1:46-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-28
Readings for December 24: 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Luke 1:46-55; Psalm 89:1-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Readings for Christmas Day: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1-20
Readings for December 31: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
Readings for New Year’s Day: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelations 21:1-7; Matthew 25:31-46
Readings for January 7: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
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